Valley Falls man recovering from gunshot wound

Accident occurs during turkey hunt

A Valley Falls man who accidentally shot himself Tuesday night was listed in fair condition today at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.

Bryan J. Tillery, 43, was hunting turkeys about 8 p.m. Tuesday in a field in the 1550 block of Blue Mound Road when he tripped on his 12-gauge shotgun, according to Sgt. Jerry Greene, a Jefferson County Sheriff's detective.

When the shotgun went off, pellets struck Tillery in the left chest area, his neck and his face, according to a sheriff's report.

Greene said Tillery was transported by a Life Star helicopter ambulance from the scene. The area is northwest of Valley Falls, Greene said.

It's kind of ironic that the top story is Boyda saying no additional gun control is needed and there is this and the story about the guy who got shot in the back at a hip-hop concert in February. Something sure seems kinda out of control here.

This man is a very experienced hunter and outdoorsman and has many, many years of experience with guns. He is a very responsible and together guy. I don't, yet, know what happened, exactly, or how badly he is hurt, but this accident is out of character for him. Best wishes, Bryan. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless you all with His mercy, grace, and love.

Ok.. This hits home with me.. This person is my relation.. He has been a hunter for many years and know's all about gun safety!! No one on here know's all the facts of what really happened.. I suggest Don't poke fun, if you don't no. What part of being shot like that is funny?? Did anyone stop to think that he may a family? I hate to be rude like this but ooo it isn't right folks.. Please keep your negitive remarks to your self. By the grace of God.. I beleive he will pull through.. He's a pretty tough soul.. Please remember we are not talking about some goof off the streets, we are talking about a wonderful person.. I hope when he gets all better he spit's some chew in your eye for being so rude!

How do you know that the safety wasn't on?? See like I said no the facts. Damn it regaurdless of the facts of what took place.. I have a family member in the hospital with life threatning injury's.. Can anyone have a heart and just pray for him vereses talking smack???